Chapter 17 When Ivy stepped out of Chester Hotel , she let out a sigh . Her face was dampened with sweat , and because of her anger she was breathing heavily . " Fuck ! " she muttered as she made her way down the street , uncomfortabile in her heels . She couldn't shake the anger at Silas's accusations . Silas still didn't believe her , after everything she said or did . And why the hell had he brought her back to Chester Hotel - the very place where they'd first slept together .

What was he thinking ? That they'd just do it again ? She was lost in thoughts and didn't notice the obstacle in her path . She tripped and stumbled right into a group of women , knocking down all their bags . " Oh my God , I'm so sorry ! " Ivy exclaimed , reaching down to help pick up their belongings . " Why don't you watch where you're going next time ? " the red - haired lady amongst them snapped . Ivy felt her cheeks flush .

" I'm really sorry , " she murmured , straightening and pulling up the golden gown to cover her cleavage . " Ivy ? " One of the women called , and Ivy leaned forward to see her properly . Ivy swallowed as she recognized the voice . The last person she wanted to see was a relative of Mason . " Paige ! " Ivy forced a smile . " How are you doing ? " Paige's sharp eyes scanned Ivy from head to toe . " What are you doing out here dressed like a slut ?

" " I'm … I was just taking a walk , " Ivy stammered . " Looking like this ? " The red hair said . " I was just coming from Chester Hotel . I had a . a date ." Ivy gestured awkwardly toward the hotel . Something glimmered in Paige's eyes - a glint of judgment or maybe mischief . " A date at Chester Hotel ? How .. interesting . " Ivy didn't like Paige's tone or the looks her friends were giving her . " Anyway , it was nice running into you , but I really have to go . " Isn't she Mason's wife ?

" one of Paige's friends asked , " Well , ex - wife , " Paige replied with a smirk . " They're divorced now ," " Well , " the redhead scoffed , " your brother might've been right . She really is a slut . Ivy's face burned , " Excuse me , " she muttered , quickening her pace as she brushed past them . " Get a real jobs and stop selling your body ! " the redhead shouted after her , and the rest laughed as Ivy went down t the road .

Once Ivy was out of earshot , she heaved a sigh of relief , pulling her gown up to cover her cleavage as she took off the uncomfortable heels . The altercation felt weird because Paige had never spoken to her like that before . But Ivy knew Paige would definitely tell her mother or Mason himself . Not that it mattered . Ivy didn't want anything to do with the Hunters . She paused in her tracks and groaned . She didn't know why she'd left the hotel in the first place .

Now she had no idea where she was headed . Her anger had clouded her thoughts , keeping her from appreciating the fact that Silas was already making plans for her photography business . The guili crept into her chest and she sighed . She turned towards the hotel , barefooted with her heels in her hand . She was almost close to the hotel when Silas alighted from his car . The worry on his face deepened her guilt .

" I've been looking everywhere for you ," he said , his eyes scanning her , lingering on the heels in her hand . " I went for a walk ," Ivy answered softly . 10:16 AM Chapter 17 Silas nodded . " Okay . Do you want to go back in , or should we- Ivy shoulders slumped . She'd messed it up . It was supposed to be their first dinner together but she had ruined it with her anger . " Let's just go home . Silas nodded again and opened the car door for her . Soon , Victor drove them back home .

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The journey home was silent - awkwardly silent . Ivy didn't know how to break the ice , so she just endured it . When they arrived , she headed straight for her bedroom . She was halfway up the stairs when Silas called after her . " I'd like to have a conversation with you ," he said . Ivy stopped , gripping the railing . She knew what he wanted to say - or at least had an idea . " Is this still about Mason !

Look , Silas , I'm sorry your brother got dropped from another project , and I'm sorry it went to Mason , but I had no idea that happened . I have nothing . to do with it . " Silas didn't say anything at first and when he did , his hazel eyes were emotionless . " Here ." He held out a blue file . " The new contract , with all your conditions added . " Barefoot , Ivy descended the stairs and took the file . " Thank you ," she muttered .

" Check it , sign it , and send it back tonight , " Silas said , his tone frosty . " Alright , " she replied . " We have our first photoshoot together tomorrow , followed by lunch or dinner , " he added , this time he looked at her . Ivy knew what his eyes were saying : tonight was the only opportunity to have a private dinner date , with no reporters and she had messed it up . Heat rose to her cheeks as she slowly nodded . " Alright .

" " Good , " Silas said , his voice resonating in the room , as he turned to leave . But he stopped abruptly and looked back . " As your husband , " he began , something shifted in his eyes . " I've decided that you have no permission to speak to Mason anymore . " Ivy was stunned by his tone . " I- " " Those are my new rules , he interrupted . His voice was calm , yet it sent a chill down her spine . " If for any reason you need to talk to him , I must know what it's about first .

If he contacts you , you tell me immediately . I don't want Bud telling me your business before you do . The sheer audacity of his tone annoyed her . " It's not my fault Mason showed- " If you don't comply , I'll terminate our contract and sue you for breach ," he cut in his voice colder . " And trust me , you'll only make me richer . Have a lovely night , " he said and walked away . Ivy grunted as she watched him leave .

She could feel her anger boiling , and she just wanted to march up to him and slap the smirk out of his face , instead she made her way to her room . Throwing her heels aside , she climbed onto the bed and opened the file . Before she could start reading , her phone rang . She quickly reached for her bag and then frowned when she saw it was Cole . " Hey ," she said , annoyance luring her tone when she remembered their last conversation in Lily & Styles " Is it true ?

Are you getting married to Silas Stone ? " Cole asked , sounding like he didn't remember their last alterations . " I'm already married to him . I don't know why this is such a big deal . " " You can't get married to him " Cole insisted , his tone a little desperate . Ivy rolled her eyes even though Cole couldn't see it . " I'm tired of the games , Cole . Dad said the same thing .

If you're not going to give me a good reason , then stop bringing this up " She didn't shout but she badly wanted to She was tired of them all making her feel like she couldn't make her own decisions . She was twenty - six years old for God's sake ! Cole sighed heavily before he spoke . " Well , if you must know . Thomas Stone was responsible for Mum's death ." Chapter 17 3/3